Screw storage

[donkmeister]

Chumley.mouse said:

Ive always just kept them all in the cardboard boxes they come in. It tells you on the box what gauge/ length is in it. Why do you need to see them ?

For me it's not so much seeing them, as not having the worn cardboard boxes shed their contents into the underbelly of my empire of dirt. I've got a puddle of 50mm screw-tites awaiting my efforts with the magnetic broom right now

They're fine when new, firm, taped up, full of screws but once you've opened them, maybe torn them a little with your sausage fingers, used half the contents, got the cardboard slightly damp as the rain managed to come in quicker than you could pack up etc then they get a bit weak and unable to (confidently) support more boxes above.

[donkmeister]

thebraketester said:

I use the Quest Q4 system... very good, but they don't have a sealable lid if that matters to you.

Those look good, especially for a production environment.

My first thought when I saw them was "I bet they have those in German workshops". Just something about the aesthetic would go really well with Wera and Wiha tools, with a skilled craftsman in spotless overalls knowing precisely what is stored in which tube. Probably never whacks his finger and swears because he uses the correct TUV-approved method of hammering.

[thisnameistaken]

Mr_J said:

Geffg said:

I just use a Stanley fat max box. Different tubs inside and large enough to take a full box of screws or near enough. Only tend to use a few different ones so can use a couple of tubs for each

Me too. Works really well.

And me. They're also the perfect size to neatly fit in my refashioned kitchen cupboards in the workshop.

[Sford]

Another vote for the Stanley FatMax Pro Stack/Dewalt Tstak boxes. I use Dewalt tools so just grabbed a coule when they were on offer. Boxes store all of the screws from a pack easily and I can carry them around safe in the knowledge that I'm not going to 'James Bond' the driveway with them!

[DonkeyApple]

I just have one of those cheap small drawer cabinets like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Britten-James-Storage-Cab...

I just take the drawer to the job and occasionally drop it so I can crawl around on the floor calling myself a loser and if lucky can get a screw to stab a kneecap for that extra diy buzz.

[DKL]

I seem to have a very large collection of margarine (or fancy olive spread, whatever it is these days) which stack and are and endless supply.
Write on the front and stick on a shelf. They are a reasonable size for screws. When they get broken just replace.
I also find a large plastic crate is really useful to gather all the tools I want for a job and carry as one rather than the inevitab;e trips back and forth to the shed to fetch the next bit. But you must empty said crate and replace eveything afterwards or it all gets lost.

[biggiles]

I use the Turbogold grab-packs from Screwfix - write on them what size they are, then top up from cardboard boxes stored elsewhere. Not a perfect solution, but good enough.

Haven't found the right solution yet for nuts & bolts - so many M4-M10 options, and many boxes can't handle the weight.

[SpeedBash]

How about something like this

[Indecision]

My wife buys endless supplies of this overpriced stuff - the tubs are good solid plastic, ideal for garage storage.

https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/vadasz-raw-...

Saying that, all my wood screws are lined up in their boxes, does mean I have to stick with turbogold so they match